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Soccer: U.S. men clinch World Cup spot in loss to Costa Rica

Soccer // 1 month ago

Soccer: U.S. men clinch World Cup spot in loss to Costa Rica

March 31 (UPI) -- The United States Men's National Team clinched a World Cup spot for the first time since 2014 through a 2-0 loss to Costa Rica in its final qualifying competition for the spring tournament.

Soccer: U.S. men draw with Mexico, move closer to World Cup berth

Soccer // 1 month ago

Soccer: U.S. men draw with Mexico, move closer to World Cup berth

March 25 (UPI) -- The United States Men's National Team didn't punch its ticket to the 2022 World Cup in its latest qualifying match, but did move closer to a major tournament berth with a 0-0 draw with rival Mexico.

Stanford women's soccer player Katie Meyer dies at 22

Soccer // 2 months ago

Stanford women's soccer player Katie Meyer dies at 22

March 2 (UPI) -- Stanford women's soccer star and team captain Katie Meyer has died, the university announced Wednesday. She was 22.

New York City FC makes Maximo Carrizo, 14, youngest signing in MLS history

Soccer // 2 months ago

New York City FC makes Maximo Carrizo, 14, youngest signing in MLS history

Feb. 28 (UPI) -- New York City Football Club signed 14-year-old Maximo Carrizo to a homegrown contract Monday, making him the youngest first-team signing in Major League Soccer history.

FIFA suspends Russia from World Cup; NHL condemns invasion of Ukraine

Soccer // 2 months ago

FIFA suspends Russia from World Cup; NHL condemns invasion of Ukraine

Feb. 28 (UPI) -- FIFA has booted Russia out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in response to last week's Russian invasion of Ukraine.

UEFA moves Champion's League final from Russia to France due to Ukraine crisis

Soccer // 2 months ago

UEFA moves Champion's League final from Russia to France due to Ukraine crisis

Feb. 25 (UPI) -- The Union of European Football Associations, Europe's premier club soccer organization, announced on Friday that it's moved its Champions League final from Russia to France due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Soccer: Macario, Pugh help U.S. beat Iceland, win SheBelieves Cup

Soccer // 2 months ago

Soccer: Macario, Pugh help U.S. beat Iceland, win SheBelieves Cup

Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Strikers Mallory Pugh and Catarina Macario scored two goals apiece to lead the United States Women's National Team to a win over Iceland and clinched a fifth SheBelieves Cup soccer invitational title for the Americans.

U.S. midfielder Weston McKennie breaks foot, out for vital World Cup qualifiers

Soccer // 2 months ago

U.S. midfielder Weston McKennie breaks foot, out for vital World Cup qualifiers

Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Juventus and United States Men's National Team midfielder Weston McKennie fractured his left foot and is expected to miss up to three months, including the final World Cup qualifiers.

UEFA pulls Champions League title game from Russia over Ukraine crisis

Soccer // 2 months ago

UEFA pulls Champions League title game from Russia over Ukraine crisis

Feb. 22 (UPI) -- UEFA, Europe's premier club soccer organization, started exploring contingency plans on Tuesday to move its Champions League title game away from Russia over Moscow's recent troop movements with regard to Ukraine.

U.S. Soccer, members of women's team settle equal pay lawsuit for $24 million

Soccer // 2 months ago

U.S. Soccer, members of women's team settle equal pay lawsuit for $24 million

Feb. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. women soccer players reached a settlement agreement with the sport's governing body on Tuesday to resolve a six-year, high-profile legal dispute over equal pay.

Britain, Ireland drop plans for 2030 World Cup to focus on 2028 Euro bid

Soccer // 3 months ago

Britain, Ireland drop plans for 2030 World Cup to focus on 2028 Euro bid

Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Britain and Ireland announced Monday that they're dropping a joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup to instead focus on plans to put on soccer's European Championship two years earlier.

Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan left off USWNT roster for SheBelieves Cup

Soccer // 3 months ago

Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan left off USWNT roster for SheBelieves Cup

Feb. 3 (UPI) -- U.S. Women's National Team coach Vlatko Andonovski announced the roster for this month's SheBelieves Cup on Thursday, leaving off veterans Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan in favor of up-and-comers.

Soccer: Pulisic, U.S. men beat Honduras in World Cup qualifier

Soccer // 3 months ago

Soccer: Pulisic, U.S. men beat Honduras in World Cup qualifier

Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Substitute Christian Pulisic scored in the 67th minute and the United States Men's National Team rebounded from a setback to beat Honduras for a crucial World Cup soccer qualifier win over Honduras in St. Paul, Minn.

Soccer: Trinity Rodman becomes NWSL's highest-paid player with $1.1M deal

Soccer // 3 months ago

Soccer: Trinity Rodman becomes NWSL's highest-paid player with $1.1M deal

Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Forward Trinity Rodman and the Washington Spirit agreed to a contract extension, making Rodman the highest-paid player in the history of the National Women's Soccer League, her agency announced Wednesday.

Soccer: Barcelona signs ex-Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Soccer // 3 months ago

Soccer: Barcelona signs ex-Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang terminated his contract with Arsenal and signed with Barcelona, the Spanish La Liga club announced Wednesday.

Soccer: NWSL, union agree to higher salaries, free agency, health benefits

Soccer // 3 months ago

Soccer: NWSL, union agree to higher salaries, free agency, health benefits

Feb. 1 (UPI) -- National Women's Soccer League players will receive higher salaries and be introduced to free agency for the first time as part of a new labor agreement, the 10-team league and players union announced.

Antonee Robinson, U.S. beat El Salvador in World Cup soccer qualifier

Soccer // 3 months ago

Antonee Robinson, U.S. beat El Salvador in World Cup soccer qualifier

Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Antonee Robinson smacked a half-volley laser into the net, then cartwheeled and backflipped to celebrate the lone score in a United States Men's National Team's World Cup qualifier win over El Salvador in Columbus, Ohio.

Australian soccer star Sam Kerr breaks goals record in 18-0 win

Soccer // 3 months ago

Australian soccer star Sam Kerr breaks goals record in 18-0 win

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Women's soccer star Sam Kerr set a record for the most career goals in the history of the Australian national team in an 18-0 win over Indonesia on Friday in Mumbai. Her five goals moved her past men's star Tim Cahill.

Australian Open tennis: Novak Djokovic draws fellow Serbian; Osaka, Barty share section

Soccer // 4 months ago

Australian Open tennis: Novak Djokovic draws fellow Serbian; Osaka, Barty share section

Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Miomir Kecmanovic will face fellow Serbian Novak Djokovic in the first-round of the 2022 Australian Open, tournament officials announced Thursday, despite uncertainty about Djokokovic's ability to stay in the country.

Soccer: Chelsea beats Tottenham, advances to Carabao Cup final

Soccer // 4 months ago

Soccer: Chelsea beats Tottenham, advances to Carabao Cup final

Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Defender Antonio Rudiger used his upper back to deflect a corner kick feed into the net to lead Chelsea to a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur and guide the Blues into the 2022 Carabao Cup final.

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